Yang Shengmeng

Judge Dee investigates a conspiracy involving a dangerous elixir and supernatural chaos, ultimately exposing a rebel general who used the elixir as a pretext for plotting a military coup against the Empress Wu Zetian.

Set in the Republican era, a string of bizarre murders plunges the town of Taiping into fear and panic. Whispers among the locals blame vengeful spirits seeking lives. But psychic detective Qin Mu, together with a young shamaness, uncovers a very human truth behind the legends—the elusive figure known as Golden Swallow. Drawing on sharp investigative instincts and exceptional analytical skills, they unravel the mystery behind Taiping’s gruesome killings, expose a tragic case buried five years earlier, and restore justice and peace to the troubled town.

Assigned to investigate various regions in Jiangnan, Detective Di Renjie becomes entangled in the mysterious disappearance of a young girl in Lin'an City. His inquiry uncovers connections to a local cult rife with debauchery and a web of intricate, puzzling clues. As a sinister monk's presence looms, Di Renjie uses his remarkable intellect to unravel the complexities of the case, inching closer to the truth in a thrilling clash between justice and evil.